Bill > SB114

This bill requires landlords of large residential properties (more than 50 dwelling units in counties with populations over 100,000, or more than 30 dwelling units in smaller counties) to implement specific administrative and security measures. Landlords must establish a policy mandating criminal background checks for employment candidates who would have access to dwelling unit keys, and develop written policies about key storage, issuance, return, and security. They are also required to maintain an on-site log documenting the issuance and return of all dwelling unit keys. The bill allows aggrieved persons or district attorneys to file civil actions against landlords who fail to comply, with potential remedies including declaratory relief, actual damages, attorney's fees, and other court-determined relief. The bill specifically defines "dwelling unit keys" broadly to include physical and electronic access mechanisms and explicitly excludes financial institutions and certain real estate professionals from the landlord definition. These provisions aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and security in multi-unit residential properties by establishing standardized key management and employment screening practices.